Outdated Handbooks | Black Friday Bundle | Workplace Surveillance State - Nov 29, 2024

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Hey, HR pros! With Black Friday excitement in full swing, it’s not just about snagging deals up — it’s also a good time to invest in your team (we have something just for that below). As employee priorities shift toward flexibility and growth, are your policies and strategies keeping pace? Let’s dive in.

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💣 Outdated Handbooks: The hidden dangers HR must fix.

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SPOTLIGHT

The Hidden Risks in Outdated Employee Handbooks

Is your employee handbook a ticking time bomb? 💣 With today’s rapidly-changing workplace norms, an outdated handbook is more than just a dusty document — it’s a legal and cultural liability. As trends like remote/hybrid work, generative AI, and DEI initiatives reshape employee expectations, keeping HR policies up to scratch is critical.

HR leaders and trends suggest their handbooks are “outdated and out of touch”. And the risks? They’re bigger than you think:

• Legal Exposure: Outdated policies can lead to costly lawsuits over compliance gaps in areas like data privacy, AI usage, and anti-harassment laws.
  

• Employee Disengagement: Ambiguous or irrelevant guidelines erode trust, especially when handbooks fail to address hybrid work policies or cultural values.
  

• Reputational Risks: Misaligned handbooks often result in PR nightmares, as seen in viral employee backlash over rigid non-compete clauses.

So, how can HR professionals future-proof their handbooks? ⚔️ Start with regular updates to address modern workplace challenges: include AI guidelines, hybrid work expectations, and a clear stance on DEI.

And don’t forget — your handbook should be a reflection of your company culture, not just a compliance checklist.

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NEWS THAT MATTERS

🔹 Half of HR Professionals Lack Ethical AI Use Policies

Traliant, a leader in online compliance training, has announced its new pulse survey of over 500 full-time employees in HR roles and how HR professionals are navigating the new era of artificial intelligence (AI). [HRO]

🔹 Why Early Detection of Workplace Distress is a Game-Changer for HR

Stephanie Cruz advocates proactive mental health training, urging HR leaders to equip managers with tools for empathetic, human-centred workplace support. [HRM Asia]

🔹 What’s Changed in HR Tech Since 2021? New Research Reveals

In 2021, HR faced challenges like the Great Resignation, work location uncertainties, a growing reliance upon tech for remote collaboration and a surge in DEI initiatives. Priorities have shifted since, especially in HR tech. [HR Executive]

HR ADVICE

How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The issue of sexual harassment has been a silent whisper in corridors for years now, but with recent high-profile cases coming to light, the floodgates have opened and employees everywhere are opening up about their personal encounters in the workplace and how it has harmed them.

Since this serious topic is more important than ever before, it’s vital that, as a manager, you know what sexual harassment truly is and what actions you can take to prevent it and ensure your organization is never put under the spotlight for such a significant issue.

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